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Are youeady for another wild ride through tech trends and smart money moves?

Instagram just turned up the heat—now you’ll need at least 1,000 followers to go live, so small creators, it might be time to step up your game (or find a new playground).

Meanwhile, the cloud wars are in full swing, with Microsoft and Google flexing their AI muscles while Amazon’s AWS hits the pause button.

And if you’ve ever dreamed of picking up a new language between school runs and side hustles, Fluent Forever says you actually can do it—no boring drills required!

By the way, if you’re looking for smarter ways to relax (and sneak in some learning), you’ll love what our friends at Roku and the AI Report have in store for you.

Stick around - there’s always more to discover!

🔎 TL;DR

1) STING & GROW: AI HUSTLES🤖

• 👀 Instagram’s “Go Live” Gets Stricter:
  Only public accounts with 1,000+ followers can go live now. Small creators, it’s time to step up your game (or just go live somewhere else).

2) STING & GROW: INVESTING 📊

• ☁️ Cloud Giants Take Different Roads:
  Microsoft and Google Cloud are racing ahead with AI spending, while Amazon’s AWS is losing a bit of steam. The battle for cloud supremacy is hotter—and pricier—than ever.

3) STING OF SUCCESS: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET🧠

• 🗣️ Fluent Forever—Yes, You CAN Learn That Language!
  Forget boring drills. With the right hacks, anyone (even busy parents) can learn a new language faster and actually have fun doing it!

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STING & GROW:

AI HUSTLES

Instagram’s “Go Live” Update: Followers Only Beyond This Point!

Thinking of going live on Instagram just for fun?

Not so fast!

Unless your account is public and you’ve got at least 1,000 followers, you’ll get a friendly message saying, “Sorry, you’re not cool enough to use Live.”

Regular users and small creators, looks like you’ll have to settle for texting your friends or—gasp—posting a Story instead.

💼 Instagram claims this is all about improving the “Live experience.”

Translation: if you don’t have a crowd, you’re not getting on stage.

Hosting all those live streams costs money, so why not save a few bucks by kicking out the little guys?

At least TikTok did it first, so Instagram’s just “following the trend.”

🧠 Meanwhile…

YouTube will let you go live with just 50 subscribers—how generous!

If you’re upset about Instagram’s new rule, you’re not alone.

Plenty of users are voicing their frustration, but unless you start collecting followers, going live is off-limits for now.

📊 Long story short:

Fewer awkward live streams, more influencer content, and the rest of us get to watch from the sidelines.

Want to chat live? Better rally those followers, superstar!

⚡ Quick Microlearning Corner

• New Rule: Only public Instagram accounts with 1,000+ followers can go live.

• Why? To “improve the experience” (aka save money and reduce low-quality streams).

• Not Just Insta: TikTok has the same 1,000-follower rule, while YouTube only wants 50.

• What Happens? If you don’t meet the threshold, you’ll see a notice and can’t use Live.

• Tip: Focus on building your audience if you want to go live, or just FaceTime your friends the old-school way!

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STING & GROW: INVESTING

Cloud Giants Split Paths as AI Spending Hits the Stratosphere!

Azure and Google Cloud are speeding ahead—Azure shot up 39%, and Google Cloud climbed 32% year-over-year.

Amazon’s AWS? Only 17% growth, and that flat pace has investors sweating.

Why the big difference?

It’s all about who has the most powerful AI computing muscle, and right now, Amazon admits they just can’t supply enough.

💸 The big four - Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta

…just poured almost $96 billion into new tech and data centers, the biggest CapEx ever.

Toss Oracle into the mix, and the total breaks $104 billion.

Even Apple says it’s joining the AI investment party.

The message?

Cloud and AI are the new battlegrounds for tech giants.

💡 All this spending is powering the boom in digital ads and cloud computing—plus a red-hot market for the chips that run it all.

If you’re looking to spot the next investing wave, keep your eyes on the clouds (and the semiconductors behind them)!

⚡ Quick Microlearning Corner

• Azure and Google Cloud are accelerating, AWS is lagging behind.

• Record CapEx: Over $104 billion poured into cloud and AI infrastructure.

• Amazon is struggling to meet demand for AI compute power—big opportunity for chipmakers.

• Cloud and digital advertising are fueling massive tech profits.

• Every tech giant (even Apple!) is ramping up spending to win the AI race.

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STING & GROW: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET

Fluent Forever: Unlock the Secrets to Learning Any Language!

Ever wished you could pick up a new language without getting lost or bored?

Gabriel Wyner’s science-backed guide proves you can!

He shows how adults actually have the advantage when it comes to learning—so it’s never too late to get started.

💡 The secret?

It’s all about making connections.

Instead of rote memorisation, focus on linking new words to things you already know.

Want to remember tricky verb forms or sound like a local?

Wyner borrows a clever trick from opera singers—practice specific sounds with targeted exercises until they stick!

✨ The best part:

You don’t have to treat language learning like a punishment.

The key is to turn abstract rules into specific, real-world examples that mean something to you.

And remember, this journey isn’t about perfection - it’s about progress, joy, and a lifetime of new opportunities.

⚡ Quick Microlearning Corner

• Adults can learn languages just as well (or better!) than kids.

• Create meaningful connections - link new words to images, stories, or feelings.

• Review in short, spaced intervals for long-lasting recall.

• Mimic native speakers - break down sounds and practice them until they feel natural.

• Make your learning personal and fun - use real-life examples, not just textbooks.

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